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Description:
Adaptable text editor inspired by vi, kakoune, and acme
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.3.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: text-editor terminal vim productivity developer-tools
Install: brew install ad
About:
Ad is a modal, terminal-based text editor that blends concepts from vi, Kakoune, and Acme. It features a unique multi-window layout system for managing code and shell output simultaneously. The editor prioritizes keyboard-driven workflows and tight integration with command-line tools.
Key Features:
  • Multi-window tiling layout for code and terminal output
  • Modal editing with a Kakoune-inspired command language
  • Built-in shell integration for running commands in buffers
  • Minimal dependencies and lightweight footprint
Use Cases:
  • Software development on remote servers or in minimal environments
  • Unix-style text manipulation pipelines
  • Live coding sessions with visible terminal output
Alternatives:
  • kakoune – Kakoune provides similar modal editing but with a different selection-first design and plugin ecosystem
  • vim – Vim is the classic modal editor with extensive plugin support, while ad focuses on simplicity and terminal integration
  • acme – Acme offers a mouse-driven plan9 interface, whereas ad brings similar windowing concepts to a keyboard-first terminal workflow
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 9:02am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7cfcf436
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